2013 Chevy Malibu: The new Malibu measures 191.3-in. (4,859mm) in length, 73.0-in. (1,854mm) in width and 57.6-in. (1,462mm) in height). This means the 2013 Malibu is 0.5-in. shorter, 3.0-in. wider and 0.5-in. taller than the current model. The 107.8-inch (2,738mmng ) wheelbase is 4.5-inches (114 mm) shorter than the model it replaces.

At launch, the North American Malibu will be offered with an all-new 2.5-liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine with direct-injection, linked to a six-speed automatic transmission. Final numbers are still being worked out, but GM estimates the four-pot will deliver more than 190-horsepower and 180 lb.-ft. of torque (245 Nm). GM has not ruled out a V6 unit for the future.